This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a family day care center, and it covers topics including the fundamentals of early childhood development; the importance of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice; and the significance of building strong family-educator relationships and how to achieve them.

Introduction to Early Childhood

Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is part of Home-Based Child Care Specialization

Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino
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What you'll learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
Skills you'll gain
- Communication
- Creativity
- Childhood Education and Development
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Working With Children
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Cultural Diversity
- Policy Development
- Teaching
- Parent Communication
- Rapport Building
- Family Support
- Diversity Awareness
- Child Development
- Positive Behavior Support
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
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Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.
Reviewed on May 21, 2023
Great information that can be immediately applied to my child care. Useful tips and ideas for what to include in our handbook as well.
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